The 300SL/600SL’s unique triple PMT detector system can help assess a false-positive from true radioactivity

8 December 2017

The TDCR (triple-double-coincidence-ratio) generates two sets of data; a blue spectrum based on two PMTs in coincidence (like a traditional LSC), and a red spectrum based on three PMTs in coincidence.

True radioactivity will have a mirroring blue and red spectrum. The shape of the spectra will vary based on the isotope. The width of the spectra will vary based on quench and the height of the spectra will vary based on activity. Luminescence (false-positive) cannot be detected on three PMTs in coincidence, but can be detected on two PMTs (like a traditional LSC). The 300SL/600SL’s unique TDCR capability can assess if your wipe samples have true radioactivity or a false-positive (high counts but no mirroring spectra).